TUKWILA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Red
Dot Corporation, an international leader in mobile heating and air
conditioning, has promoted Nick
Janus to president, following his successful tenure as the company’s
CFO, general manager of its European operations, and leader of its
Chinese operations. In his new role, Janus will be responsible for
driving the company’s focus and investment in operational excellence and
leading its growth as a global enterprise.

“Nick’s skilled, steady leadership over the past three years has helped
Red Dot flourish through one of its most transformative periods,” said
Pat Cavanagh, a member of Red Dot’s board of directors who will continue
to serve as its interim CEO. “My fellow board members and I have
enormous confidence in his leadership and his commitment to the success
of this company, and we’re fortunate to have him in this key role.”

Janus has an extensive track record in corporate finance and has held
senior executive roles in which he was responsible for driving key
initiatives at manufacturing companies. Prior to leading Red Dot’s
financial activities and operations, Janus was vice president of finance
at C.C. Filson Co. in Seattle and served in senior finance positions at
Philips in Boston and Seattle. He bolstered his industry expertise while
working with clients in manufacturing and construction at the accounting
firm, Moss Adams.

“With its storied history, widely recognized product strength, and the
commitment of its employee-owners, Red Dot is a singular company and I’m
proud and honored to lead its improvement and evolution as a global
innovator in mobile HVAC,” Janus said. “Our focus is and will continue
to be on listening to our customers and doing everything we can to serve
as a strong partner, supporting their – and their customers’ – success.”

Janus holds a bachelor’s degree in financial management from Concordia
University, a post-graduate certificate in accounting from Portland
State University and a master’s degree in information systems from the
University of Washington. He earned his CPA from the state of Washington
and received his CGMA designation from the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants. Janus lives with his wife and two children
in Bothell, Washington.

About Red Dot

Red Dot Corporation produces premium mobile HVAC units and components
for heavy-duty commercial and military vehicles. Vertically integrating
world-class engineering, rigorous testing, and operations with a global
reach under one roof, Red Dot partners directly with customers from
design through delivery to craft responsive climate control solutions
that endure. With facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, Red Dot
ships to hundreds of aftermarket distributors and OE customers around
the globe, spanning the construction, agriculture, defense and trucking
industries. Red Dot was founded in 1965 and is proud to be owned
entirely by its employees. More at www.reddotcorp.com